Deputy Director Induction (DDI 36N) Cardiff
The Deputy Director Induction supports new-to-grade deputy directors in their first months in role.
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Location
Tŷ William Morgan
6 Central Square Cardiff CF10 1EP United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes
Deputy Director Induction
Welcome to the Senior Civil Service and congratulations on your new role.
We know that when individuals are promoted or recruited into the Senior Civil Service (SCS) they really appreciate the opportunity to develop a network quickly and benefit from having a safe space in which to explore what is expected of them as leaders.
The SCS Inductions team is running the Deputy Director Induction (DDI) which will enable you to begin thinking about the knowledge, skills and networks needed to thrive in your new role. We are creating a space for you to meet with peers, build your networks, draw from the experience of others in a senior role and begin to build your understanding of being a SCS.
The DDIs are held regionally and ideally we would encourage you to book onto an induction within your region, however this isn't always possible and if you are happy to travel, you are welcome to book onto an induction in a different region.
Dates for Deputy Director Induction DDI 36N Cardiff
17 September 2025 from 9.30am - 5.00pm - Induction day - Tŷ William Morgan, 6 Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP
20 November 2025 from 9.30 - 4.00pm - DDI Connect Event - Birmingham - Venue TBC
Next Steps
After you have signed up via this Eventbrite page using your government email address, you will receive the following -
Calendar invitations to both the regional induction day and the DDI Connect event.
Over the coming months, you will also receive invites to a schedule of SCS Induction Masterclasses. We provide a rolling series of online masterclasses for our participants, covering a range of topics and run by SCS leaders across government via MS Teams. We encourage you to attend as many as you are able to. We take a register at our masterclasses, so that if anyone is unable to attend, we make sure they’re invited to the next one. Our masterclass schedule is repeated three times a year.
At least two weeks before your regional induction day, we will email you a ‘Golden Document.’ This contains everything you need to know about your induction, including agendas, FAQs, booking forms for the DDI Connect Event, location information and details on how to register for the online learning on Future Learn.
Please note that accommodation is not provided. If you require accommodation for the regional induction or for the DDI Connect event, you will need to book using your departmental booking system.
To ensure you have the most valuable experience we only accept a maximum of 2 participants from any one department on each event. If the number of participants from your department booked onto this event exceeds this number, then an error message will appear and you will need to book a different event. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to working with you soon.
Please email leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Frequently asked questions
There is no charge for the Deputy Director Induction. Participants will need to pay for their travel and claim this back through their departmental system. If participants require accommodation, this needs to be booked and paid for through their departmental booking systems.
Please email the SCS Induction team on leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible.
No. Only the one hour launch is held virtually. The induction day and DDI connect networking event are designed to work as face-to-face events. If you are unable to attend events in person, please contact us at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk and we will discuss how we can support you
Yes. The programmes are designed to help you in your first few months in role.
You will be sent a registration link to the FutureLearn content. You will need to set up a FutureLearn account in advance. All details will be in the Golden Document sent at least two weeks ahead of your induction day.
The FutureLearn content will be available to you for one year.
You should be able to access FutureLearn from all PCs and laptops, whether this is work or personal. There may be exceptions if you work in a high security environment with restricted internet access.
We have embedded accessibility into all of the FutureLearn content, but we always welcome ideas for improvement. If you have any concerns/questions/ideas about the content, please do not hesitate to contact us at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
No. The induction days are held regionally which should reduce the need for accommodation. If you require accommodation, you will need to book this via your departmental booking platform.
Yes. Lunch is provided at your regional induction day. If your dietary requirements have changed since you completed your Eventbrite order form, please let us know. If you would like us to confirm we have received your dietary requirements, please email us at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
No, the induction day runs from 9.30am to 5.00pm and it is important to fully commit to being present at the induction. This will ensure you get the most from the day and you support your fellow participants to get the most from the day too.
Smart casual.
No. Accommodation will need to be booked and paid via your departmental booking system.
Yes. Lunch is provided at the DDI Connect event. If your dietary requirements have changed since you completed your Eventbrite order form, please let us know. If you would like us to confirm we have received your dietary requirements, please email us at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations are the closest to the hotel, a mere 10 minute walk from either station. New Street is approximately 15 minutes walk. The nearest airport is Birmingham international and is approximately 7 miles away.
There is limited parking is available and must be booked via https://conferenceaston.firstparking.co.uk/Booking/VisitorBooking
No, the DDI Connect networking event runs from 9.30am to 4pm and it is important to fully commit to being present at the induction. This will ensure you get the most from the day and you support your fellow participants to get the most from the day too.
Smart casual.
If you are unable to attend one of our online masterclasses, then you don't need to do anything, we keep a register at the events and anyone that doesn't attend will be automatically invited to the next one.
No, the masterclasses are optional, but we encourage you to attend as many as you are able to.
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